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It's still not quite up to snuff with 3G networks, but it could prove to be the next best thing. This might be particularly interesting to iPhone owners out there, because it means that you can achieve faster data rates on existing networks. No need to swap out a radio or get AT&T to upgrade their infrastructure. The solution, according to Nokia Siemens Networks, is completely software based. This development bumps the effective speed of EDGE is a much healthier 592 kbps. Like I said, it's not quite the same as HSDPA or UMTS, but it's about as good as it's ... (Full Article)

LTE is really starting to stretch its legs as the high-speed mobile broadband standard that we knew it could always be. NTT DoCoMo reportedly just achieved "a downlink transmission rate of 250Mbps over a high-speed wireless network in an outdoor test of an experimental Super 3G system." Super 3G, also known as LTE (Long Term Evolution), an evolution from current HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA standards based on WCDMA technology, is the next-generation of GSM-based mobile broadband solution. And, with NTT DoCoMo's new breakthrough, the road to LTE is looking mighty good. NTT DoCoMo hit that 250Mbps downlink speed by using a MIMO (Multiple Input ... (Full Article)

Motorola announced that it has joined the LTE/System Architecture Evolution (SAE) Trial Initiative (LSTI), the industry group which is "driving the acceleration of commercial and interoperable next-generation LTE mobile broadband systems through the collaborative efforts of leading telecommunications companies worldwide."The American handset maker will reuse its WiMAX research and development expertise, along with its heritage in cellular networking, Motorola chipsets, network and video head-end solutions, and professional services to deliver its end-to-end LTE solution. Commenting on the announcement, Moto's VP of IMS, Cellular and Broadband Network Technologies, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility said: "Joining the LSTI supports our commitment from our ... (Full Article)